AcroFlows

This is presented as a resource tool for those that have or plan to attend Advanced Acro Immersions with Jason and Chelsey. Practice with the intent for growth in communication, trust, and confidence. Success in this practice is not measured by physical skill, but in the ability to have fun, stay safe, and explore the unlimited potential of the human spirit.

Names of poses and sequences are somewhat localized and we apologize if this causes confusion if similar or identical flows/poses exist elsewhere with different nomenclature.

Vive La RevolutionOur first full east coast workshop was taught at Frog Lotus Yoga, over the Fourth of July Weekend 2011. We included elements from earlier flows, but also taught new material, some of which had been developed just the week before in jam sessions at Wanderlust. The hardwood floors kept us from teaching a few of the popping elements we'd planned, but the resulting flow was quite exciting and manageable for most of the experienced acroyogis in the group. We offered some variations for some of the transitions. Long Live Revolution in all its forms!!!

Vive La Revolution (the video version has a bit more flare and the new one leg to one leg transition)

bird

climb to reverse star

drop over to High Flying Whale

pop to throne

pop (half twist) to FTH

reverse shin to foot

Camel on shins (optional)

reverse mayurasana (base in shoulderstand optional)

back plank to Montreal Navasana

back fly

reverse floating camel

reverse bow on feet

reverse bird

rotate to reverse star

Mayurasana on foot

reverse mermaid

reverse thinker

reverse asym

tip toe FTH

Transition FTF

folded leaf drop

Pequod counterbalance

back plank on hands

bed

star

Star variations or HTH

no-hands to low FTH

reverse secretary

press up to high FTH

Flag roll-up

The Expedition Experience
This flow is our hardest yet. Taught in Tucson from March 4-6,2011 - the Expedition Experience was inspired by our time in the Patagonian Expedition race, and by the teamwork, endurance, and the idea of exploring unknown territory that few have ever visited before. The flow had the framework of "stages" similar to what one might encounter in a huge race, with the idea being to look at each individual "stage" and not getting overwhelmed by the daunting task of the entire flow. New elements included: Pop-goes-the-Weasel, Strong woman star, Asym star stall, torturing the peacock, flag roll-up, as well as revisiting the favorites - Fireball, mothra, Coindrop (london spin) and a slow version of Popcorn. I honestly think it would be easier to link together all our previous flows....

Espresso Flow
This flow was taught in Oakland, CA on Dec 3-5, 2010. The Mothra (aka baby scorpion roll) and the Slacker mount was debuted here. The flag pirouette and dancer flag was reintroduced to the SFO crew. There are bits of flair that go with the show, if you want to know, you will have to ask someone who was there! Enjoy!Full sequence - click here- more professional one coming soon!!

The Russian
This two person flow has been taught by us multiple times, but was first officially debuted in Tucson last year. We re-introduced it at this years (2010) first AcroYoga Festival in Oakland, CA. After many requests to film and post it on our site- here you go! Performed by Ivan and IvanaHere is the complete flow on video

Vimarshan Jakrali Sthira
(Taught Oct 1-3 2010 in Tucson, AZ)
"A critical test of strength and stillness" - this was the main flow taught in our 5th advanced workshop.Here is the complete flow in a video

The mile high flow (aka dance of the Hell Lovers)
(taught Sept 17-19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado)
This was our first full Advanced weekend outside of Tucson, and we were blessed to have some amazing students, including AcroYoga teachers Francisco, Yuki, and Nicole. It was a great group and the debut of AcroGames, which proved to be a hit. The final flow was was performed amidst the backfires and engine growls of the Harley's right outside - the studio space shared it's walls with the infamous private club - "Hell's Lovers."
Video coming soon!

Nada Aneka Astra - the flow of many weapons (taught May 15-17, 2010)
This practice and performance was largely developed over a course of happy accidents during free form Acro play. With new washing machines "the bomb", "fire-ball", and "boomerang*" the weapon theme was clear. Furthermore - the extensive arsenal of skill and tricks required by base and flyer to complete the flow reinforced our choice of names. ( * = developed by seattleacro.com)Nada Aneka Astra videoFast version teaser

YogaSlackers Presents: Nadi Aneka Astra"the flow of many weapons"

Navasana Counterbalance

Jedi Square

Reverse levitation

Star

foot to hand

turn to throne

1 1/2 Capt Ahab WM

high flying whale

reverse tic toc

reverse star

one legged star

pile driver

muff dive x2 WM

throne

pop to folded leaf

pequod counterbalance

folded leaf

pop to foot to foot

pop to bird

one armed mayurasana

folded leaf

prasarrita twist to lotus

lotus free balance

lotus fish

jack knife

pashi

free pashi

free reverse shoulderstand

throw up to reverse throne

pop to star

free balance stag star

4 step x2 WM

fire ball WM

free balance straddle bat

the bomb x2 WM

squirrel roll to star

boomerang x2 WM

star

Hand to hand

to reverse bird

transition to hands

wheel counterbalance

reverse thigh stand

handstand on thighs

rewind to star

tic-toc out

base collapses!

The Dribusch Troika (taught May 15-17 2010)

This flow was SO much fun to develop. It started off with the simple idea of doing the STS (supported throne stacks), as well as the Russian "true headstand", and through play we were able to link them together. The two person hollow body counter-levers were almost glossed over as transitions, but Christoph insisted (he was the base) on trying to balance them. The superman one is my favorite.

The desert of Abu Dhabi and the hardships of competing in the 6-days of the Abu Dhabi adventure challenge led to hallucinations. During the 70 mile trek and run across the continuous dunes of the "empty quarter", Jason dreamed of lots of crazy acro sequences. Many of them proved impossible, some led to really interesting challenges. Camels and spiders abound....

This was our first "advanced" workshop, and much of the original notes on the development are lost. We had no idea that this format would prove to be so infectious for us and others. It all started with the "thinker" pose turning into a washing machine. Here is the video shot which is not specifically the Moby Dick in the original, but heavily influenced by that.....

YOGASLACKERS TEACHER TRAINING #4 2015

Serious about becoming a slacker? We are happy to announce the YogaSlackers teacher training4.0. If you've ever seriously considered joining the YS teaching team, now is your chance.

This will be an intimate experience with a limited numbers of students. We aim to facilitate select students that are interested in expanding their growth as practitioners and in learning how to effectively and openly share our eclectic and dynamic practices with others.

Teacher training will include practice and instruction in slackline yoga, acrobatics, yoga for balance focusing on inversions, backbends and arm balances as well as other topics on marketing, donation based classes and environmental awareness and sustainability.

Facilitators will include YogaSlackers co-founders Sam Salwei and Jason Magness as well as Adi Carter, Chelsey Magness, Dan Norgard and Raquel Hernandez-Cruz joined by members of the YogaSlackers Team...please stay tuned for more details.

Applications available soon and space will be limited to 25 students

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